1. הכנסת ספר תורה in KAYJ

We are very happy to announce that IYH on Monday, (אור לי"א חשון, October 18th), the הכנסת ספר תורה Le'ilui Nishmas our late member, Danny Verdoner ZL, will take place in K'hal Adas Yeshurun Shul, in Ramot Jerusalem. The Seifer was donated by Danny's parents and brother, and was written by our esteemed member, Rav Don Ison.
The program IYH is as follows:
  • 7:00 PM - the Kesivoh of the last letters of the Seifer will take place at the home of Rav Don Ison, Pisgat Ramot 92 flat #8.
  • 7:30 PM - taking the Seifer to K'hal Adas Yeshurun followed by Ma'ariv.
  • 8:30-9:00 PM - Seudas Mitzvoh at "Beit Haroeh" (35 Rubin st., Ramot D).
All members and friends of KAYJ are invited to the Seudoh. Please let us know if you intend to participate.


2. A new publication by Rav Hamburger

Rabbi Binyomin Shlomo Hamburger has put out a series of 3 volumes about The High Yeshivoh of Fürth: A Torah town in South Germany – published by Machon Moresheth Ashkenaz 2010. This monumental series reviews the history of Torah study in Germany as part of community life, since the Middle Ages until the nineteenth century and is a must in every home that respects the traditions of German Jews.
By clicking on this link you can see the ad. 
The books can be obtained in many bookstores in Israel, and through Machon Moreshet Ashkenaz.

3. Chol Kreisch

Our Rov, Harav Yehudoh Gans Shlito, made a Chol Kreisch for his newborn son (Yosef) on שמחת תורה saying all the Pesukim as they appear in the Rodelheim Siddur, and he stated at this event, that it is a very old Minhog, which is brought already in the Seifer Chassidim.

4. Mazel Tov

Mazel Tov to R' and Mrs. Aryeh Kahn on the birth of their Son.
Mazel Tov to R' and Mrs. Michoel Kernberg on the engagement of their son Eliezer.
Mazel Tov to R' and Mrs. Chayim Shmueli on the birth of their great granddaughter.